Comparison

radikker vs QloveR(文化放送)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

radikker

Access Japan's simultaneous broadcasting radio service on your mobile device. Enjoy live radio streams from various regions within Japan. This simple application provides a straightforward way to tune into your favorite Japanese radio stations.

Highlights
  • Access radiko service
  • Simultaneous broadcasting
  • Regional radio streams
  • Simple interface
Features
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radikker - Simple radiko app. radiko (http://radiko.jp/) is simultaneous broadcasting radio service in Japan. This service can be only used in regional area of Japan.

About

QloveR(文化放送)

This app delivers a wide range of audio content, from spin-off programs of terrestrial radio shows to original productions. Enjoy exclusive content featuring popular VTubers, game streamers, and music groups, alongside established radio programs.

Highlights
  • Radio show spin-off content
  • Original audio programs
  • Content from popular VTubers
  • Content from popular game streamers
  • Content from music and dance units
  • Access to established radio programs
Features
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このアプリでは文化放送で展開している地上波ラジオ番組のスピンオフコンテンツ配信から、QloveRオリジナル番組の配信まで様々なコンテンツを配信中です。 ※本アプリは有料会員様でなくても一部コンテンツが閲覧可能です。 ※アプリの利用には有料会員様、無料会員様共にweb版「QloveR」でアカウント作成が必須となります。

Screenshots

radikker3 screens
QloveR(文化放送)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: radikker at 33% against QloveR(文化放送)'s 2%. radikker also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

radikker ships an update fortnightly, QloveR(文化放送) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
radikker versus QloveR(文化放送): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterradikkerQloveR(文化放送)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better1.9% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB50 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developeriside systemDWANGO Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

radikker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

QloveR(文化放送)

Written reviews53 reviews
Positive1.9%
Neutral11.3%
Negative86.8%

Bugs and requests

radikker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

QloveR(文化放送)

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Login is automatically logged out
  • Playback stops frequently
  • App is slow and unresponsive
  • Cannot mirror video content to TV
  • Playback stops when screen turns off
Show 4 more
  • Cannot resume playback from where it was left off
  • Continuous playback order is jumbled
  • App is slow and heavy, especially on mobile data
  • Cannot register for free membership

Requested features

14 requests
  • Implement background playback
  • Implement Picture-in-Picture (PiP)
  • Implement offline playback
  • Implement playback speed control
  • Implement 10-second skip forward/backward
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  • Implement continuous playback
  • Implement resume playback from last position
  • Implement search functionality for past broadcasts
  • Implement sorting of past broadcasts by date
  • Implement mirroring to TV
  • Implement login persistence
  • Implement free background playback for members
  • Implement lower price for performance plan
  • Implement ability to register for free membership

In-app purchases

None

radikker

No in-app purchases

None

QloveR(文化放送)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is radikker free?
radikker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QloveR(文化放送) free?
QloveR(文化放送) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do radikker or QloveR(文化放送) have ads?
Both radikker and QloveR(文化放送) show ads.
Which is updated more often, radikker or QloveR(文化放送)?
radikker ships an update fortnightly, and QloveR(文化放送) every 3 weeks. Most recently, radikker was updated on October 7, 2026 and QloveR(文化放送) on October 3, 2026.

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